Speech Language Pathologist SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)- PRN Boyd Nursing & Rehab is looking for a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team's mission and believe in our core values! Our mission: Through the hearts of our Care Team Members, we provide excellent healthcare to those we serve. Our Core Values... L - Listening E - Empathy A - Accountability D - Decisiveness This is how we create a culture to LEAD with Love. Position Overview: The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) delivers high-quality rehabilitative care focused on evaluating and treating residents with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders. This role centers on implementing individualized treatment plans that support functional communication, safe swallowing, and improved quality of life. The SLP collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure consistent, resident-centered therapy. A strong foundation in geriatric rehabilitation, clinical expertise, and a compassionate, communicative approach are essential to promote optimal outcomes and resident well-being. Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate residents’ speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing function. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and resident goals. Provide therapeutic interventions targeting speech, language, voice, fluency, cognitive-communication, and dysphagia disorders. Educate residents, families, and caregivers on communication strategies and safe swallowing techniques to support carryover and safety. Monitor resident progress and adjust treatment plans as needed to optimize outcomes. Maintain a safe, supportive, and engaging therapeutic environment that encourages resident participation and comfort. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to care planning discussions to ensure coordinated, resident-centered care. Accurately document evaluations, treatment sessions, progress notes, and billing in accordance with facility policies and regulatory standards, including Medicare and Medicaid guidelines. Ensure compliance with HIPAA, infection control protocols, and SNF-specific regulatory requirements. Collaborate with nursing, dietary, occupational therapy, and physical therapy staff to support holistic care delivery. Maintain licensure and fulfill continuing education requirements in accordance with state and national guidelines. Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in speech-language pathology and geriatric rehabilitation. Education: Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution Current state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathology Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA preferred; Clinical Fellowship (CF) candidates may be considered Experience: 2+ years of experience in a skilled nursing facility or geriatric care setting preferred Familiarity with Medicare, PDPM, and SNF documentation standards strongly preferred Join the Boyd Care team where compassion meets excellence! #BlueMed1 #J-18808-Ljbffr